– The gist of Enn’s discussion of Job as an example of “theological diversity” within the Old Testament was that, “Job’s friends express what seems utterly true; one would not blink if one were reading Deuteronomy and came across such statements. In a way, they are well within their biblical right to draw the conclusion they do.” (Page 82)
o Enn’s argument: “If disobedience leads to God’s curse (Deut. 28:15-68), then it is not too hard to reason back the other way: if you are cursed, you must have done something to deserve it. This is the assumption that fuels the dialogue between Job and his friends in Job 3-37.” (Page 81)
§ Problem: Fallacy of affirming the consequent (If a, then b; b; therefore, a)
§ Conclusion: Enns is incorrect in saying that Job’s friends are “within their biblical right to draw the conclusion they do”, because it’s a misapplication of Scripture.
That is a good point!
thanks Andy
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